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Paul Bettany Says He ‘Blew Out’ 10 Blood Vessels in His Eye While Filming ‘VisionQuest’: ‘I Was Just Wildly Overacting’
Paul Bettany ruptured 10 blood vessels in his eye while filming “VisionQuest” due to intense overacting during a scene involving a fictional head device.
New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss
EDF Energy’s chief executive argues new North Sea oil and gas projects are compatible with net zero goals, joining other energy leaders backing the Rosebank and Jackdaw developments.
Pepsi renews contract with Taco Bell days after KFC switches to Coke in the U.S.
PepsiCo renewed its partnership with Taco Bell through 2036, announced Thursday, days after KFC switched to Coca-Cola as its U.S. beverage supplier.
Oil price rises above $117 a barrel amid fears US will renew strikes on Iran
Oil prices climbed above $117 a barrel as Middle East tensions escalated amid concerns about potential US military action against Iran and continued regional attacks on energy infrastructure.
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‘Spectacular’ Game of Thrones stage spin-off opens at home of Shakespeare
The Royal Shakespeare Company has opened Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a stage prequel to the fantasy franchise. Critics offered mixed reviews, with most praising the spectacle while some found it lacking in pace and emotional depth.
Brian Robinson obituary
Brian Robinson, a prominent figure at the British Film Institute who championed LGBTQ+ cinema for decades, has died of brain cancer at age 67.
What Showrunner Will Smith’s Exit Means for ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6
Will Smith’s departure as lead writer and executive producer of Apple TV’s Slow Horses prompted questions about the show’s future, but the production team says season six—premiering Sept. 16—represents strong creative continuity.
“We Don’t See This as Entertainment”: ‘THR Presents’ Q&A With Octavia Spencer on True Crime Docu-Series ‘Lost Women of Alaska’
A three-part true crime docu-series examines the murders of Alaska Native women and the systemic vulnerabilities that enabled a serial killer’s crimes, narrated by Emmy-nominated Octavia Spencer.
Netflix Shuts Down Studio Behind ‘Unhinged’ Game 6 Weeks After Release
Netflix is shutting down Night School Studio, developer of the horror game “Unhinged,” approximately six weeks after its release, along with Helsinki-based Moonloot.
Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s
Great Britain’s electricity network upgrades could cost nearly £90bn through the 2030s, representing a 50% increase from earlier forecasts as the government accelerates clean energy deployment.
Billionaire to invest £35bn in small modular nuclear reactors rollout across UK
A billionaire-led consortium plans to invest £35bn building 14 small modular nuclear reactors across three UK sites, potentially powering 8 million homes for over 60 years.
European gas prices surge amid fears US-Iran war will cause winter shortages
European natural gas prices hit four-month highs as Middle East conflict escalation raises concerns about winter supply shortages and disrupted liquefied natural gas exports from Qatar.
‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row
Britain’s state-owned grid operator faced accusations from whistleblowers that senior managers concealed the severity of power system strain during extreme summer heat, allegedly prioritizing reputation over grid stability.
Shell’s profits more than double after jump in oil and gas prices
Shell’s net profit more than doubled to $9.8 billion in the second quarter, driven by Middle East-related energy market disruptions and elevated oil and gas prices.
BP boss urges Burnham to prioritise UK oil and gas even as firm exits North Sea
BP’s chief executive urged the UK government to prioritize domestic oil and gas production while the company prepares to exit the North Sea after 60 years of operations.
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union seeks formal recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, while the firm maintains there is no staff demand for unionization and denies being anti-union.